compatriot — a person who comes from the same country as another person
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who comes from the same country as another person
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpeɪtriət/
Example Sentences
- At the airport, he suddenly heard someone speaking Korean and realized he had found a compatriot.
- Even on a deserted island, two compatriots would probably start arguing about kimchi recipes.
- The government offers special support programs for compatriots living overseas.
compatriot
NOUN[/kəmˈpeɪtriət/]
a person who comes from the same country as another person
Two compatriots hug tightly after spotting their flag at the foreign airport.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, combining 'com-' (together) and 'patria' (fatherland, native country). The word originally denoted a person sharing the same homeland, evolving to mean a fellow citizen or person from the same country.
Breakdown
com- (together) + patria (fatherland, country) + -ot (agent suffix denoting a person). Related to 'patriot' through the common root 'patria'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“At the airport, he suddenly heard someone speaking Korean and realized he had found a compatriot.”
“Even on a deserted island, two compatriots would probably start arguing about kimchi recipes.”
“The government offers special support programs for compatriots living overseas.”
“As civil servants, we must also assist compatriots who face difficulties abroad.”
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